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점잖다 meaning and pronunciation

jeomjanda · calm

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 31716
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 점ː잔타, 점ː자는, 점ː자나, 점ː자느니, 점ː잔씀니다, 점ː잔코, 점ː잔치Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    언행이나 태도가 무게가 있고 매우 조심스럽다.

    English: calm — Stately and very cautious in speech, behavior and attitude.

    Examples

    • 점잖은 노인.
    • 점잖은 자세.
    • 말투가 점잖다.
    • 사람이 점잖다.
    • 태도가 점잖다.
    • 민준이는 매우 점잖고 예의바른 청년이다.
  2. 2.

    품위가 있고 고상하다.

    English: decent — Dignified and refined.

    Examples

    • 점잖은 가문.
    • 점잖은 분위기.
    • 점잖은 의상.
    • 점잖은 자리.
    • 점잖은 집안.
    • 사내는 점잖은 자리에 어울리지 않는 거친 말투를 썼다.
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